Maori Carvings

Maori Rock Carvings

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4.2/5
(479) · Lake in Taupo, New Zealand
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Apr 16, 2025
Pleasant boar trip around the lake, the carvings are definitely worth visiting. The captain was informative as we travelled round.Full review by TammywBoston
Feb 3, 2025
Actual carving disappointment after appx 45 mins boat ride(one way) with not much of interest during the journey (mention of cafes(!!) along the land edge etc.). Possibly best to make the experience …Full review by Dhanbai P
Apr 14, 2024
This place is nice, but I don't think that the carving alone is the reason to take a boat ride and travel to the other side of the lake Taupo. You can see the whole carving picture on Google and I th…Full review by Jana K
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Hi, when is the best time, considering the sunlight to the main carvings, to take good photos there during a day. Thanks
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Afternoon we were able to get great pictures just before it started to rain
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Hi, do we need to book a guided tour or can we simply rent some kayaks and go by our own? If we can do it, any …
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Hi, do we need to book a guided tour or can we simply rent some kayaks and go by our own? If we can do it, any suggestions on where? Thanks!
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Yes you would be able to go by Kayak, saw other kayakers out there
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Hi, me & a group for 5 friends are planning to visit the carvings in 2 weeks time. Do you recommend if we book the ticket …
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Hi, me & a group for 5 friends are planning to visit the carvings in 2 weeks time. Do you recommend if we book the ticket online or can just buy the boat ticket on the spot? If yes to booking online, can anyone suggest which company I should go for? thanks in advanced :)
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We booked online via Sail Barnaby, cheapest among the ones we saw. Plus, they have online promos so we got additional discounts. Always better to book online rather than take a …
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We booked online via Sail Barnaby, cheapest among the ones we saw. Plus, they have online promos so we got additional discounts. Always better to book online rather than take a chance that there will be available slots. :D
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Hi, does this trip cater for wheel chair bound guests? Thanks.
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Bound to on a charter
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How long did it take you to paddleboard there? Are paddle board rentals pretty easy to find? any recommendations?
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Hi Irma - we stopped quite a few times along the way but I would say that from the start of the Rangatira Point Track in Te Kumi bay to the carvings should take about 1.5 to 2 hours …
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Hi Irma - we stopped quite a few times along the way but I would say that from the start of the Rangatira Point Track in Te Kumi bay to the carvings should take about 1.5 to 2 hours each way. As far as renting paddleboards, get in touch with Taupo Kayaking Adventures and they should be able to sort you out. There's a link to their site on our blog post and you can also see more photos from our trip to the carvings - just search for us online.
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Answer by Martin G · Aug 5, 2016
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